Thar Crde and an Isuzu Monk

cpbopanna · 5th July 2014, 19:08

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Originally Posted by Rajith

My Flying monk THAR CRDe has gone to a new owner. His brother MONK on the way..

List of mods on the same below. 2002 Model.

7)Wrangler rear lamps.

Got full shell scraped and getting painted with Mat black on the top and Mat Glistening grey on the shell all from DUPONT.

*** please don't ask me total expenditure as it may give me heart attack..

Looking good Rajith.

Just one observation - you seem to be flush-fitting the Wrangler rear light like mine.
However, the cut-out for the light seems to be upside-down compared to mine, unless of course, your lights are a different model....the cut-out is of the same shape though!

Mine are of a 97 model Wrangler!

Thar Crde and an Isuzu Monk-tail-light.jpg

Rajith · 7th July 2014, 15:34

Dear Bops,

In My version of tail lamp, do have indicator - Amber light in it.So i preferred to keep yellow light on the Top.

Dry Ice · 7th July 2014, 19:26

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Originally Posted by Rajith

My Flying monk THAR CRDe has gone to a new owner. His brother MONK on the way..
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That's an awesome update Rajith - why not give the brother Monk too a thread of his own?

Rajith · 8th July 2014, 09:29

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Originally Posted by Dry Ice

That's an awesome update Rajith - why not give the brother Monk too a thread of his own?

Nice thought and way for unique identity, but i prefer both monk brothers in one thread, easy to maintain..

cpbopanna · 8th July 2014, 11:27

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Originally Posted by Rajith

Dear Bops,

In My version of tail lamp, do have indicator - Amber light in it.So i preferred to keep yellow light on the Top.

Thanks for the clarification Rajith.

BTW, your hard-top appears to be skillfully crafted, good job

ad1329 · 13th July 2014, 10:55

but any of you tried doing a body lift on the Thar CRDe. Im thinking of a 2" CJ5 body lift. Anything I should consider before doing this ? please advise.

desertfox · 14th July 2014, 11:09

How do you think a body lift will help your Thar ? Any particular reason for doing it ? Are you a frequent extreme offroader in India ?

Rajith · 15th July 2014, 13:44

Paint work nearing completion, done with semi gloss Glistening grey from Dupont a Maruti Suzuki shade.

ad1329 · 20th July 2014, 10:53

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Originally Posted by desertfox

How do you think a body lift will help your Thar ? Any particular reason for doing it ? Are you a frequent extreme offroader in India ?

Frequent.. not really, but I come down to India to do the occasional Monsoon bashes with a couple of friends. Nothing beats driving in the rains and in the Mud. Need to give the Gypsy boys raised eyebrows once in a while.

Besides I don't want to mess around with the IFS cos its brilliant as compared to my other rides.
Just need a tad bit more ground clearance to add bigger rubber and ofcourse ...stance.

nanju · 21st July 2014, 15:46

Awesome build Ranjith (MONK II).. glued on to this thread, lemme know if you need any technical help on the isuzu engine bit, did an R&D for my gypsy (isuzu 1.8 mpfi), I have a feeling you will create a monster with this setup.

AVR · 23rd July 2014, 13:01

Rajith,

The new Monk specs are way more appealing than the Old Monk. I would've never have said that if referring to other things

How much did you pay for the following things?
1) Bolero front solid axle
2) Isuzu Trooper gearbox

Also, haven't heard from you in a while. When are you coming to Ahmedabad next?

Cheers,
Adi

Rajith · 25th July 2014, 09:44

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Originally Posted by AVR

Rajith,

The new Monk specs are way more appealing than the Old Monk. I would've never have said that if referring to other things

How much did you pay for the following things?
1) Bolero front solid axle
2) Isuzu Trooper gearbox

Also, haven't heard from you in a while. When are you coming to Ahmedabad next?

Cheers,
Adi

Hi Adi,

Bolero front axle may cost @ 25K for a decent used one.

ISZ 3.1ltr trooper Engine and gear box may cost around 1.25 to 1.4L in chennai.It comes as bundled.

Was busy with work and built, will soon catch in your city

.

Hi Nanju,

Thanks a lot.Will update soon with full details.

Lockright fixed.

Shubhendra · 25th July 2014, 16:54

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Originally Posted by Rajith

ISZ 3.1ltr trooper Engine and gear box may cost around 1.25 to 1.4L in chennai.It comes as bundled.

Lockright fixed.

Kudos Ranjith Ji,
Always good to see a Jeep being built not bought !

Are you aware of different configuration of Isuzu engine with 4x4 GB (you have enough experience on Isuzu now) asking so because Isuzu 4FG1 ( i hope i have spelt it correctly) + GB & TC is available in Mayapuri from 60-65 K.

Is this lockright for 19 splines?
All the best !

Shubhendra

Rajith · 25th July 2014, 17:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shubhendra

Kudos Ranjith Ji,
Always good to see a Jeep being built not bought !

Are you aware of different configuration of Isuzu engine with 4x4 GB (you have enough experience on Isuzu now) asking so because Isuzu 4FG1 ( i hope i have spelt it correctly) + GB & TC is available in Mayapuri from 60-65 K.

Is this lockright for 19 splines?
All the best !

Shubhendra

Hi Shubendra,

Im running on 4JG2-TC Engine with its own GB+TC. Please share the price of this .

LR is 19 splines.

Rajith · 28th July 2014, 21:44

More pictures added, decals & MT tyres pending.Ready to get Dirty..

7th July 2014, 15:34	#122
Rajith BANNED Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 655 Thanked: 724 Times	re: Thar Crde and an Isuzu Monk Dear Bops, In My version of tail lamp, do have indicator - Amber light in it.So i preferred to keep yellow light on the Top. Last edited by Rajith : 7th July 2014 at 15:35.
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ad1329 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Goa, UAE Posts: 38 Thanked: 9 Times	re: Thar Crde and an Isuzu Monk but any of you tried doing a body lift on the Thar CRDe. Im thinking of a 2" CJ5 body lift. Anything I should consider before doing this ? please advise.
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desertfox Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurgaon, Delhi NCR Posts: 1,270 Thanked: 648 Times	re: Thar Crde and an Isuzu Monk How do you think a body lift will help your Thar ? Any particular reason for doing it ? Are you a frequent extreme offroader in India ?
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Rajith BANNED Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 655 Thanked: 724 Times	re: Thar Crde and an Isuzu Monk Paint work nearing completion, done with semi gloss Glistening grey from Dupont a Maruti Suzuki shade. Attached Thumbnails Attached Images Last edited by Rajith : 15th July 2014 at 13:47.
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nanju BHPian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Gonikoppal Posts: 64 Thanked: 157 Times	Re: Thar Crde and an Isuzu Monk Awesome build Ranjith (MONK II).. glued on to this thread, lemme know if you need any technical help on the isuzu engine bit, did an R&D for my gypsy (isuzu 1.8 mpfi), I have a feeling you will create a monster with this setup.
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AVR BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 978 Thanked: 847 Times View My Garage	Re: Thar Crde and an Isuzu Monk Rajith, The new Monk specs are way more appealing than the Old Monk. I would've never have said that if referring to other things How much did you pay for the following things? 1) Bolero front solid axle 2) Isuzu Trooper gearbox Also, haven't heard from you in a while. When are you coming to Ahmedabad next? Cheers, Adi
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Rajith BANNED Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 655 Thanked: 724 Times	Re: Thar Crde and an Isuzu Monk More pictures added, decals & MT tyres pending.Ready to get Dirty.. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Rajith : 28th July 2014 at 21:46.
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